Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kizildaghensis
ID:
6135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uzunh., E.Doğan & H.Duman

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 153(1): 61 (-66; figs. 1-3) (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005464

Common Names

  • Kizildaghensis Centaurea
  • Kizildaghensis Knapweed
  • Kizildaghensis Star-thistle

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Description

Centaurea kizildaghensis (also called Kizildag knapweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Turkey and Iran. It has a woody stem with a height of up to 40 cm and a diameter of up to 1 cm. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and stony hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Centaurea kizildaghensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centaurea kizildaghensis is a pinkish-purple color and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centaurea kizildaghensis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame or in a pot filled with a light, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Centaurea kizildaghensis

Centaurea kizildaghensis is native to Turkey and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Centaurea kizildaghensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centaurea kizildaghensis?

Centaurea kizildaghensis

What is the family of Centaurea kizildaghensis?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Centaurea kizildaghensis?

Turkey

Species in the Centaurea genus

Centaurea pseudomaculosa, Centaurea spicata, Centaurea loscosii, Centaurea triniifolia, Centaurea gadorensis, Centaurea messenicolasiana, Centaurea werneri, Centaurea grisebachii, Centaurea noguerensis, Centaurea papposa, Centaurea vermiculigera, Centaurea saxicola, Centaurea linifolia, Centaurea antitauri, Centaurea lactiflora, Centaurea vavilovii, Centaurea aplolepa, Centaurea sphaerocephala, Centaurea integrans, Centaurea ognjanoffii, Centaurea stevenii, Centaurea centauroides, Centaurea pinnata, Centaurea aeolica, Centaurea cankiriensis, Centaurea ebenoides, Centaurea ceratophylla, Centaurea simonkaiana, Centaurea rothmaleriana, Centaurea chalcidicaea, Centaurea pinnatifida, Centaurea nervosa, Centaurea foveolata, Centaurea elbrusensis, Centaurea triumfettii, Centaurea hermanni, Centaurea djebel-amouri, Centaurea chrysantha, Centaurea monticola, Centaurea melitensis, Centaurea affinis, Centaurea kizildaghensis, Centaurea filiformis, Centaurea scillae, Centaurea vatevii, Centaurea sterilis, Centaurea handelii, Centaurea androssovii, Centaurea litardierei, Centaurea oxylepis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Hayri Duman (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Duman' in the authors string.
Mehmet Erkan Uzunhisarcıklı: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uzunh.' in the authors string.
Ebru Doğan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Doğan' in the authors string.